Senegal

Senegal launches UNITE FOR CHILDREN UNITE AGAINST AIDS

UNICEF Regional Director Dr. Ezio Murzi at the press conference marking the launch of UNITE FOR CHILDREN UNITE AGAINST AIDS in Dakar, Senegal.

DAKAR, Senegal, 25 October 2005 – UNICEF Regional Director Ezio Murzi presided at the launch of UNITE FOR CHILDREN UNITE AGAINST AIDS in Senegal. Government, business and civil leaders discussed ways to combat the disease which is affecting millions in Africa.

At the official press conference, Dr. Murzi said that although children are paying a disproportionate price for the AIDS pandemic, they see only a tiny fraction of the money that goes towards fighting the disease.